autistic meltdowns and shutdowns (my experience)

I talk a bit about what autistic meltdowns and shutdown are, and debunk some negative stereotypes about them, as well as share my own experience of shutdowns and meltdowns. I also show a chart I made of my shutdown symptoms.

00:00 intro
00:32 debunking negative stereotypes
02:41 causes of meldowns and shutdowns
06:48 external and internal stressors
12:45 what is an autistic meltdown?
14:41 my autistic meltdown experience
17:37 what is a shutdown?
19:02 my autistic shutdown intensity scale
22:59 what is helpful during a shutdown or meltdown?
27:41 conclusion and thanks

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millie's Autistic Shutdown Phases chart

https://www.cherrymintrose.com/post/m...

'Meltdowns & shutdowns' article on embraceautism.com

https://embrace-autism.com/meltdowns-...

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Hi, i'm millie!

I am autistic and ADHD, and I'm trying to leave the world in slightly better shape than when I found it. I am working towards this goal by focusing my life energy and experience as disabled and neurodivergent into disability advocacy work.

If you like what I am doing and would like to support me to be able to continue doing it then any contribution, however small will help make that happen, and you will help me get closer to my dream of a society that is more accepting and appreciative of neurodivergent people and people with disabilities.

Thank you.